As you may know a well-known local artist, Mieko Anekawa (www.miekomieko.com) did our fall window this year. We are excited to let you know that Mieko has just finished our Holiday window for The Jumping Bulldog. Mieko did a fabulous job, and we encourage you to stop by and check it out, especially, if you have children!
Our group training classes at The Jumping Bulldog have been a huge success! New classes start Monday, November 15th. There are only a couple of spots left in each class, so sign up now before they fill up!
Puppy Kindergarten – only 1 spot left!
Want to learn how to communicate with your new canine friend and have tons of fun in the process?
Our classes focus on teaching bite-inhibition (gentle jaws), socialization, household manners and obedience (sit, down, come, and more!) You will learn how to housetrain your pup, as well as how to prevent and troubleshoot common behavior problems, such as barking, nipping, and chewing. Classes also include puppy playtime, where your pup will learn vital socialization skills, which can prevent fear-based aggression as your puppy matures. Owners will learn how to communicate with their pups, in order to raise a well-adjusted new member of the family! All puppies 8 weeks up to 6 months are welcome.
Classes will meet Monday evenings at 7:00pm. We meet for one hour each week for 6 weeks. The fee is $300. The next class begins November 15th.
Basic Obedience & Good Manners I – only 2 spots left!
This class is designed to help you better understand your dog, enhance communication, and teach your dog to make good choices. With an emphasis on impulse control, you will learn how to apply essential obedience commands, including sit, stay, come, leave-it, and loose-leash walking to your daily life. Whether this is your first attempt at training your dog, or you are building on the skills learned in previous training endeavors, you and your dog will benefit from this life-changing class! Dogs 6 months or older are welcome.
Classes meet Monday evenings at 8:15pm. We meet for one hour each week for 6 weeks. The fee is $300. The next class begins November 15th.
All classes are limited to 4 dogs so you get more one-on-one attention!
To learn more about Good to the Bone Dog Training, visit: www.GoodtotheBoneNYC.com
To reserve your spot in our next class, please call 516-967-8177, or email the trainer at: info@GoodtotheBoneNYC.com.
Wendy DeSarno, CPDT-KA, CTC
Certified Trainer and Behavior Counselor
Good to the Bone Dog Training
(516) 967-8177
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For pet owners receiving public assistance:
The ASPCA offers free and low-cost spay/neuter surgery via five Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics that travel to many New York City neighborhoods! Our mission is to put an end to the tragic euthanasia of adoptable animals within the five boroughs of New York City by addressing the animal crisis at its source—in the heart of the city’s local communities.
Recognizing that many of the most serious overpopulation and animal health crises arise in neighborhoods with limited access to veterinary care and animal care education, the ASPCA brings spay/neuter services directly to such communities.
View our calendar for upcoming dates in your area.
For more information please call (877) SPAY-NYC, (877) 772-9692. Listen to the prerecorded monthly schedule of Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic dates and locations or choose the option that allows you to speak with a Client Services Representative.
Does my cat or dog qualify for surgery on a Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic?
Low-income pet owners in New York City’s five boroughs with proof of public assistance such as welfare, Medicaid, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), disability, food stamps, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) or public housing qualify for FREE spay/neuter services for their cat or dog. Those on unemployment do not qualify for free service.
If you do not have proof of public assistance, a $99 fee per animal is required.
This is an all-inclusive fee. Clients can choose which services (as described below) their pets need. However, the fee for clients not on public assistance will remain the same regardless of what services are performed.
What services are provided for pets?
How can I make a FREE appointment for my pit bull, pit mix, or large mixed breed dog?
If you are the owner of a pit bull, pit mix, or large mixed breed dog, you are eligible for free spay/neuter surgery, rabies and distemper vaccinations. Regardless of your financial need, an appointment can be made by calling 877-SPAY-NYC, option 1 for English, then option 6 for an appointment. Please call Mon-Fri 3-8pm and Saturday 10am-2pm.
What animals will Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics accept for surgery?
Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics accept:
What animals will Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics NOT accept for surgery?
Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics will NOT accept:
What patients will Veterinarians examine before deciding whether or not to accept them for spay/neuter surgery aboard Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics?
Veterinarians will examine:
How many pets can I bring for spay/neuter surgery?
How should I prepare pets for spay/neuter surgery?
What should I bring with me when the animal is admitted to the Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic?
What occurs when I arrive at the site of a Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic?
How should I care for a pet after surgery?
When your dog or cat is discharged from the Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic, instructions explaining postoperative care will be provided. You can also download them here: - English Version (pdf) - Spanish Version (pdf)
ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic Calendar
Narrow List to Your Borough: Bronx | Brooklyn | Manhattan | Queens | Staten Island
11/01/10: Pathmark/Petland Discounts Parking Lot, Ozone Park Where: Corner of 92nd Street and 95th Avenue – View on Map | Get Directions
11/02/10: Petland Discounts Middle Village Where: Metropolitan Avenue between Rentar Plaza and Rentar Plaza – View on Map | Get Directions
11/06/10: Junction Blvd Where: Intersection of Junction Blvd and 34th Ave – View on Map | Get Directions
11/07/10: Linden Park, Elmhurst Where: Linden Park in front of 40-19 41st Avenue, Corner of 103rd Street and 41st Ave – View on Map | Get Directions
11/08/10: Flushing Library Where: Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street, Between 41 Ave and 41 Rd – View on Map | Get Directions
11/09/10: Queens Library – Jackson Heights Where: 35-51 81 Street between 37 Ave and 35 Ave – View on Map | Get Directions
11/13/10: Queens Library – Langston Hughes Branch Where: 100-01 Northern Blvd – View on Map | Get Directions
11/14/10 – Petland Discounts Jackson Heights Where: 37-55 82nd Street, between 37th Ave & Roosevelt Ave – View on Map | Get Directions
11/16/10: Petland Discounts Pomonok Where: 71-39 Kissena Blvd. between Aguilar and 71st Aves. – View on Map | Get Directions
11/21/10 – Petland Discounts Springfield Gardens Where: 134-40 Springfield Blvd, corner of Merrick Blvd – View on Map | Get Directions
11/23/10: Petland Ridgewood Where: 5552 Myrtle Ave at Putnam Avenue across from the park – View on Map | Get Directions
11/27/10: Corona Where: Junction Blvd & 57th Ave, Southeast Corner – View on Map | Get Directions
11/28/10: ASPCA Block Party – Roy Wilkins Park Where: Baisley Blvd. at 177th St. – View on Map | Get Directions
11/29/10 – Petland Discounts (LIC) Where: 48th Street, corner of Northern Boulevard – View on Map | Get Directions
11/30/10 – Petland Discounts Jackson Heights Where: 37-55 82nd Street, between 37th Ave & Roosevelt Ave – View on Map | Get Directions
Related Links
Free and Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Database
Top 10 Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Pet
By Calling (877) SPAY-NYC, You Can:
Learn how to become eligible for ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic services.
Find out the minimum requirements prior to booking a spay/neuter appointment.
Schedule a TNR spay/neuter appointment. :
Request traps for your TNR project.
Communicate any mobile spay/neuter clinic post-operative issues.
Ask questions or express concerns about ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics.
All information courtesy of: http://www.aspca.org
FRIDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) — Old age seems to sneak up on pets just as it does in people.
Long before you expect it, Fido and Snowball are no longer able to bolt out the door or leap onto the bed. But with routine visits to the vet, regular exercise and good weight control, you can help your beloved pet ward off the onset of age-related disease, one veterinary expert suggests.
“Aging pets are a lot like aging people with respect to diseases,” Susan Nelson, a Kansas State University assistant professor of clinical services, said in a university news release. Diabetes, chronic kidney disease, cancer, osteoarthritis, periodontal disease and heart disease are among the problems pets face as they grow older, she noted.
“Like people, routine exams and tests can help detect some of these problems earlier and make treatment more successful,” Nelson added, making a special reference to heartworm prevention and general vaccinations.
“It’s also important to work closely with your veterinarian,” Nelson said, because “many pets are on more than one type of medication as they age, just like humans.”
Cats between 8 and 11 years (equal to 48 to 60 in human years) are considered “senior,” while those over the age of 12 fall into the category of “geriatric,” Nelson explained.
For dogs it depends on weight: those under 20 pounds are considered senior at 8 years, and geriatric at 11 years. Those 120 pounds and up, however, are considered senior at 4 years and geriatric at 6 years, with a sliding age-scale applied to canines between 20 and 120 pounds.
Nelson said that to catch problems early, older cats and dogs need to be taken in for a semiannual health exam and lab tests. “Diseases such as systemic hypertension and diabetes mellitus are just a few that can occur at a relatively young age and often take owners by surprise. Urinary or fecal incontinence are other issues that may occur as your pet matures,” she added.
“Such actions obviously can’t prevent all diseases, but when caught early, many diseases can be managed” and the good quality of life extended, Nelson said.
Nelson also wants owners to be aware that pet behavior can shift with age if mental problems such as senility, phobias and various anxieties take hold. Disorientation can ensue, alongside changes in eating habits and the tendency to sleep more.
The risk for joint problems also grows with age, and older pets should not be encouraged to run or jump as much as they might have in the past. Swimming and walking are good alternatives, she suggested, and supplements and medications can help keep pain from arthritis at bay.
Overall, Nelson advises owners to “give your senior pets lots of TLC — tender, loving care.” That, she said, can go a long way towards easing the aging process.
More information
For more on aging dogs, visit the ASPCA.
November is Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month! As mom to three “older” cats and one 20-year-old turtle, I consider senior-pet adoption a cause near and dear to my heart.
So this month, I’m challenging everyone to pledge to spread the word by “liking” this post. If you want to do more, we’ve got ways to help after the jump.
And if you have a friend who’s thinking of adopting — or if you’re considering adding a new furry family member yourself — read and share this list:
10 Reasons Senior Pets Rule:
What did we miss? Share your own reasons senior pets rule below.
Want to do more? Here are some other ways you can help senior pets this month:
Planning to take action to help senior pets this month? Don’t forget to “Like” this post to share your pledge with others!
You might also like:
Blog: Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month: Five senior-pet Happy Tails to warm your heart
Video: Adopting Senior Dogs
Article: A Companion Animal’s Golden Years
Article: The First Days with Your Senior Dog
Article: The Special Needs of the Senior Cat
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By Jane, associate producer at Petfinder.com
Posted November 1, 2010 9:32 AM
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